2009 Chevrolet Colorado Truck

2009 Chevrolet Colorado Truck

Benefits of Driving a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Truck

The Colorado isn't as refined or quiet as some of its competitors, but it stands out in the market as one of the most fuel-efficient pickups available, and if you keep the equipment simple it's one of the most affordable. With so many different configurations, it's easy to find one that suits you best, and the longer six-foot bed is among the longest available in its class.

What's new for 2009?

The Colorado has a new V-8 option on extended and crew cab models, standard Stabilitrak stability control, improved braking, better fuel economy, and a number of new features for 2009. Solar Ray tinted glass is now standard on some models and XM Satellite Radio is newly standard on all Colorados.

Model Strengths

Roomy crew cab

standard stability control

available V-8 in a compact truck, fuel economy with four-cylinder

affordability of basic models

Model Review

The Colorado is offered in a bewildering number of combinations, to suit uses ranging from industrial and construction to farm use to luxury commuting and occasional boat-towing or off-roading. This includes three cab styles--regular, crew, and extended--and two bed lengths.

2009 Chevrolet Colorado Truck

2009 Chevrolet Colorado Truck

Safety Ratings

What do the Safety Ratings mean?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests:

Driver Crash Grade:

Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury.

Passenger Crash Grade:

Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger.

Rollover Resistance:

Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover.

Side Impact Crash Test - Front:

Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury.

Side Impact Crash Test - Rear:

Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.

2009 Chevrolet Colorado Truck

2WD Crew Cab 126.0' LT w/1LT

Comfort

Onstar 1 Additional Year Of Safe And Sound Service. Provides 1 Year Of Safe And Sound Service Following The First Year Of Onstar Service Included In The Price Of The Vehicle. Fleet May Also Order

Optional

Onstar 2

Optional

Onstar 2 Additional Years Of Safe And Sound Service. Provides 2 Additional Years Of Safe And Sound Service Following The First Year Of Onstar Service Included In The Price Of The Vehicle. Fleet May Also Order

Optional

Onstar 3

Optional

Onstar 3 Additional Years Safe And Sound Service. Provides 3 Additional Years Of Safe And Sound Service Following The First Year Of Onstar Service Included In The Price Of The Vehicle. Fleet May Also Order

Optional

Onstar 4 Additional Years Safe And Sound Service. Provides 4 Additional Years Of Safe And Sound Service Following The First Year Of Onstar Service Included In The Price Of The Vehicle. Fleet May Also Order

Optional

Onstar Business Vehicle Manager Service. Provides Onstar Business Vehicle Manager Service Equal To The Length Of Onstar Multi Year Order. Rfa Must Be Ordered To Receive Service